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As of July 1, 2025, Idaho law requires CDH to verify the lawful presence of those applying for public benefits through our agency.

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As of July 1, 2025, Idaho law requires CDH to verify the lawful presence of those applying for public benefits through our agency.

The programs impacted by this change are:
  • WIC applicants who are not on Medicaid, SNAP, or TAFI
  • Clinic services for which a sliding scale is used
  • Licenses and permits for food establishments
  • Licenses and permits for septic onsite, pumper and installer services

You can review the policy here and then complete the form below to verify your lawful presence online or you can visit one of our CDH offices to confirm in person.

Lawful Presence Online Forms: English | Spanish

WIC: English | Spanish

Communicable Disease Control

Vector-borne Diseases

Mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas that spread pathogens are called vectors. A person who isgets bitten by a vector and gets sick could have a vector-borne disease. Examples of vector-borne diseases include Dengue fever, West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, and Malaria.

 

How to Protect Yourself

Before Going Outside

CDC Information.

  1. Use EPA-registered Insect Repellent.
  2. Wear loose-fitting, long clothing to protect yourself from mosquitoes and tick bites.
  3. Tuck your pants into your socks for best practice tick avoidance.

After Being Outside

  1. Check your body and clothing for ticks after being outdoors. Remember to inspect children, gear, and pets for ticks as well.
  2. Take a shower within 2 hours of coming indoors to help wash off unattached ticks and to check your body for ticks.

Around Your Home

  1. Use air conditioners and screens to keep mosquitoes from coming inside.
  2. Empty standing water. Mosquitoes lay eggs in or near water.

CDC Vector-Borne Diseases: How to Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites